Xeon E5-2696 v3

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Xeon E5-2696 v3 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,734 Rank: 348
Rank Name Score Visual
344 Xeon Gold 6142 5,741
+0.1%
345 Core i5-10600KF 5,740
+0.1%
346 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 5,738
+0.1%
347 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,734
+0%
348 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,734
349 Core i9-10900E 5,734
+0%
350 Xeon Gold 6130T 5,722
-0.2%
351 Ryzen 9 4900H 5,721
-0.2%
352 Xeon W-2145 5,718
-0.3%
353 Core i5-9600K 5,717
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Xeon E5-2696 v3 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,899 Rank: 258
Rank Name Score Visual
254 Ryzen 9 6900HX 5,915
+0.3%
255 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,909
+0.2%
256 Xeon Gold 6230 5,904
+0.1%
257 Core i9-10900KF 5,899
+0%
258 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,899
259 Core i9-9820X 5,895
-0.1%
260 Ryzen 7 8840HS 5,892
-0.1%
261 Xeon Platinum 8270 5,890
-0.2%
262 Ryzen 7 5800 5,881
-0.3%
263 Core i5-12400F 5,880
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Xeon E5-2696 v3 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,624 Rank: 474
Rank Name Score Visual
470 Intel Core i7-4850HQ 5,629
+0.1%
471 Core i7-5820K 5,627
+0.1%
472 Core i7-8850H 5,626
+0%
473 Core i7-4790T 5,624
+0%
474 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,624
475 Xeon Gold 6254 5,622
+-0%
476 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,622
+-0%
477 Xeon E3-1276 v3 5,616
-0.1%
478 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,614
-0.2%
479 Core i5-7440EQ 5,611
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2696 v3 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,301 Rank: 227
Rank Name Score Visual
223 Xeon E5-2697A v4 5,333
+0.6%
224 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,331
+0.6%
225 Core i9-9920X 5,330
+0.5%
226 Xeon W-3235 5,311
+0.2%
227 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,301
228 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,300
+-0%
229 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,299
+-0%
230 Xeon Gold 6146 5,294
-0.1%
231 Xeon Gold 6246 5,292
-0.2%
232 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,290
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2696 v3 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,448 Rank: 212
Rank Name Score Visual
208 Core i9-9920X 5,465
+0.3%
209 Xeon W-2170B 5,454
+0.1%
210 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,453
+0.1%
211 Ryzen 5 7600X 5,451
+0.1%
212 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,448
213 Ryzen 7 5700X 5,445
-0.1%
214 Core Ultra 5 225H 5,445
-0.1%
215 Core i9-12900E 5,441
-0.1%
216 Ryzen 7 5700G 5,436
-0.2%
217 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 5,434
-0.3%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Xeon E5-2696 v3 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,262 Rank: 253
Rank Name Score Visual
249 Core i7-12700H 5,273
+0.2%
250 Core i7-9800X 5,268
+0.1%
251 Core i9-10850K 5,268
+0.1%
252 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,265
+0.1%
253 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,262
254 Core i9-11900K 5,258
-0.1%
255 Xeon Gold 6144 5,256
-0.1%
256 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,252
-0.2%
257 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,249
-0.2%
258 Xeon W-1290P 5,246
-0.3%

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Xeon E5-2696 v3 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3 remains a significant player in the server and workstation space, despite being released in September 2014. With an overall score of 5734, it ranks #347 among 2060 processors, placing it solidly in the mid-tier of modern performance benchmarks. While its multicore performance scores 5899, ranking #257, and its single-core performance reaches 5624 at #473, the processor demonstrates a balanced design with strengths in multi-threaded workloads. Its multicore performance is particularly competitive, outpacing many high-end consumer CPUs like the Core i9-9820X and Ryzen 7 8840HS, though it trails behind the top-tier Ryzen Threadripper and Core Ultra series. The Xeon E5-2696 v3's performance is further contextualized by its position in the top 50 multicore list, where it falls just outside the upper echelon, highlighting its role as a capable but not cutting-edge solution.

Architected on Intel's Haswell-EP microarchitecture and fabricated on a 22 nm process, the Xeon E5-2696 v3 features 18 cores and 36 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading. This enables it to handle demanding multithreaded applications efficiently. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and can boost up to 3.8 GHz, depending on workload and power conditions. It integrates 45 MB of L3 cache, which supports fast data access across its many cores, and it uses a quad-channel DDR3/DDR4 memory interface capable of speeds up to 2133 MT/s. The 145 W TDP indicates high power consumption, requiring robust cooling, especially in multi-socket configurations.

Supporting up to two processors in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) setups, the Xeon E5-2696 v3 is designed for scalable server environments. It includes advanced features such as ECC memory support, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and both AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, making it suitable for virtualization, scientific computing, and data center applications. The processor lacks integrated graphics, necessitating a discrete GPU for display output. Connectivity is provided via PCIe 3.0 with 40 lanes directly from the CPU, allowing for high-speed peripheral expansion.

While the Xeon E5-2696 v3 is no longer in production and is considered an older device, its performance still holds value in legacy systems and cost-sensitive server environments. It excels in multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, virtualization, and database operations, where its 18 cores and high memory bandwidth are advantageous. However, its single-core performance, while respectable, is outpaced by modern high-clock-speed CPUs, making it less ideal for latency-sensitive applications. For users requiring powerful multi-threaded processing in a server or workstation setting, the Xeon E5-2696 v3 remains a viable option, though it should be evaluated against newer alternatives for future-proofing.
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Intel Xeon E5-2696 v3

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Xeon E5-2696 v3
Cores: 18
Threads: 36
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-EP
Socket: Socket 2011-3
Package: FC-LGA12A
Target Segment: Workstation
TDP: 145 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 42.915 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3, DDR42133 MHz Quad-channel

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 356 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 CLMUL F16C EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d TSX
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